Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-35
Incinerators
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A. General. (1) Contaminants emitted into the atmosphere from incinerators shall not violate air pollution control regulations promulgated pursuant to state law, nor that of any other governmental authority having jurisdiction. (2) Incinerators shall be of adequate capacity for the intended use. (3) Flue-fed incinerators shall be provided with piping and equipment for burning auxiliary fuel in sufficient quantity to assure complete combustion of refuse. (4) A flue serving an incinerator shall be provided with a substantially constructed spark arrester. (5) Incinerators shall be connected to a suitable noncombustible chimney, smokestack or flue. (6) Incinerator flues used also for dropping refuse shall be vertical, of noncombustible construction, shall have a smooth finish on the inside and shall be arranged to provide free passage of refuse without clogging. B. Service openings. (1) Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building occupants. (2) Service openings shall be equipped with metal, self-closing charging devices. An incinerator flue used also for dropping refuse shall have charging devices constructed so that openings to the flue are closed while the charging devices are in the open position. No part of the charging devices shall project into a refuse chute or incinerator flue. (3) Durable signs, with plainly legible letters, shall be conspicuously posted at service openings, stating: THROWING LIGHTED MATCHES, CIGARS OR CIGARETTES, CARPET SWEEPINGS, NAPHTHALENE, CAMPHOR BALLS OR FLAKES, FLOOR SCRAPINGS, OIL SOAKED RAGS, PAINT CANS, AEROSOL CONTAINERS OR ANY OTHER FLAMMABLE OR HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE OR EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCE INTO INCINERATOR CHUTES IS UNLAWFUL AND SUBJECTS THE OFFENDER TO A PENALTY. C. Incinerator rooms and refuse rooms. In incinerator rooms and refuse rooms, openings for charging refuse directly into incinerators shall be provided with charging doors, designed to minimize the heat transmitted to the incinerator or refuse rooms and equipped with locks or safety devices to prevent tampering by unauthorized persons.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-35 establishes technical and operational standards for building incinerators, covering everything from air-pollution compliance and combustion capacity to the design of flues, service openings, and refuse rooms. The rule requires that incinerators meet state and local air-quality regulations, be properly connected to noncombustible chimneys, and be equipped with self-closing charging devices and spark arresters. Signage must be posted at service openings warning occupants that disposing of flammable, combustible, or explosive materials in incinerator chutes is unlawful and carries a penalty.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating incinerators subject to Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-35 generally ensure that all equipment meets the structural and emissions requirements spelled out in the provision, including adequate capacity, proper flue construction, and spark arresters. Compliant operators maintain self-closing metal charging devices, keep service openings accessible to building occupants, and post the required warning signs conspicuously at each service opening. Incinerator and refuse rooms are typically secured with locks or safety devices on charging doors to prevent tampering by unauthorized persons.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-35, building occupants are entitled to accessible service openings and clearly posted warning signs that identify prohibited materials — such as flammable liquids, aerosol containers, and oil-soaked rags — whose disposal in incinerator chutes is unlawful. If incinerator equipment appears unsafe, improperly maintained, or warning signs are missing, tenants may report concerns to the appropriate Glen Cove municipal authority responsible for housing or building code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations can help occupants understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under local code.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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